Support
Sometimes…we just need to talk. To someone we don’t know, to someone unbiased, to someone who will not judge. I work to create an environment where clients can come and be themselves, to have a supportive ear, and to feel heard, no matter what the reason.
I see clients who want to talk about all kinds of life issues, and do my best to support them all with compassion, direct/real talk and a sense of humor. The following are areas in which I have received, or am in process of receiving, specialized training.
Areas of Focus
Fertility and Pregnancy Loss
For some people, they thought the journey to parenthood would be straightforward. For others, and for a variety of reasons, they knew the path to parenthood would be a bit more complex. About 10% of individuals who are able to carry a pregnancy find themselves facing issues with infertility. Additionally, one in every four pregnancies ends in a pregnancy loss. When we find ourselves dealing with fertility issues, or are experiencing a miscarriage or pregnancy loss, it can be so difficult to find the words to be able to talk about this with others. The emotional stress, physical impact and in many cases, financial burdens that come along with the struggle of infertility and pregnancy loss can be overwhelming. This impacts cisgender people, trans* folx, families, singles, young and middle aged, gay couples, straight couples, and surrogates.
My goal is to help clients, create a space, regardless of gender, where they feel comfortable to talk about some of the hardest parts of this experience and to honor your feelings whether they be of grief, sadness, anger, indifference, or elation, all of the above, or something in between.
Pregnancy and Post Partum
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” perhaps Dickens was referring to the first trimester? Amazing hair? Check. Acne? Check. Pregnancy, even under the best of circumstances, is not always an easy experience. Sleeplessness, body changes, hormones, relationship dynamics, finding day care, financials…all of these things can make us feel lots of different emotions. My goal is to help create a place for you to talk about the good, the bad, and nausea and provide support and validation for your pregnancy experience.
And this is not just for the ones who are pregnant! Partners and loved ones may need support during their persons pregnancy. You may be struggling with how to support them, or your own fears, anxiety and excitement over the impending arrival. Let’s talk about that.
Parenting
Parenting can be the most amazing experience in the world- the laughs, the smiles, the cooing. Parenting can also be the hardest job in the world- the tantrums, the sleeplessness, the worry. Every age is wonderful and challenging, even parenting adults.
My goal is to create a place for you to be able to talk about all of this, provide education and develop strategies on how to feel more successful in parenting, and be a person who listens without judgement.
LGBTQIANCNB+
For more than ten years I have been working with members of the Queer Community and their families, including providing trainings and community and professional presentations. I have attended many training that focus on working with the LGB and Trans* Communities including the Philly Trans Health Conference, WPATH GEI Advanced courses and Gender Affirming Care in Pregnancy.
I am a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and work closely with Primary Care Providers, Surgeons, Endocrinologists, and Schools to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. I can strive to provide a space that is affirming and supportive.
